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The U19 Vermilion Shadows with special guests MLA Dr. Richard Starke (back left), and Pete Wilkinson (back seventh from left), during the opening ceremonies of the provincial tournament in Vermilion on July 7. Photo submitted

Angela Mouly Reporter

Cheering fans gathered to support the Vermilion Shadows as they hosted the U19 D Girls Softball Provincials from July 7 – 9, at the Pioneer Park Ball Diamonds.

The Shadows played their first game against Olds, winning 6 - 3. According to fellow teammates, the highlight was Taylor Pankiw’s solid pitching.

For added fun at the provincial tournament, the Shadows hosted skills competitions including timed around the horn, a cut off relay, and timed around the bases.

Game two was played against Red Deer, with Vermilion winning 12 – 3.

According to team members, highlights included a double play and having mercied their opponents during inning five.

Opening ceremonies was emceed

by Vermilion Minor Ball President, Allan Chase. He introduced the umpires, each team, and special guests Pete Wilkinson and MLA Dr. Richard Starke. A couple of

players volunteered to step in and sing Oh Canada. Winners of the skills competition were announced with Barrhead placing 3rd, Elnora placing 2nd, and Vermilion placing 1st.

I’d like to thank all the teams for their dedication and sacrifice to get here, as well as the parents and volunteers. Enjoy your time here, as the bonds you form will last a lifetime,” said Chase.

“As a former player for the Greenwood Limousin’s and former minister of tourism, parks, and recreation, I feel all amateur sports provide apprenticeship for life; through the diligence and dedication that it takes to be part of a team. Good luck and have fun,” said Starke.

The ceremonial first pitch was thrown

by Pete Wilkinson, who has played, coached, and umpired for over 40 years.

Acting as an umpire for over 30 years with this being his last, Vermilion Minor Ball wanted to thank him for his support.

Starke agreed to catch the opening pitch.

A couple of younger players were

called up for the provincial tournament this year and they were ecstatic to have the opportunity.

“My favourite part of the tournament was getting to play with the team,” said Kylie Hartwell.

“When asked what their experience was like having that many girls supporting one another on the U19 Shadows team, Camden Rochford said, “They display good sportsmanship. They are always

upbeat and not down on anyone.”

Throughout the weekend, teams and fans enjoyed the high energy softball atmosphere, the hot summer weather, and the concession for refreshments.

“We would like to thank the Town of Vermilion for their preparations, everyone for their fabulous support, the volunteers for coming out, and the seniors for coming to watch,” said head coach, Dana Gard.

See next week for tournament results.

Taylor Pankiw pitched fiercely during Vermilion Shadow’s first game of the U19 D Provincials on July 7. Photo Angela Mouly

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Approximately 45 Vermilion athletes at tended the Tier IV Rural Soc cer Provincials in Camrose from July 7 – 9, including the U14 Girls, U14 Boys, and U16 Boys.

Trevor Hill, the Assistant Coach for the U14 Girls, said that they had begun their season with a few injuries but overall had done very well at the Lakeland Cup.

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“Things seemed to be clicking for the team, I think the girls were fairly prepared going into provincials,” said Hill.

Todd Ree, U14 Boys Head Coach, mentioned they had a toug h st ar t to their season; losing the first two games. According to Ree, they considered using it as a development year, but the team found some good rhythm, and the boys gelled together as a team winning all of their remain-

ing league games. and there is some suggestion that the “Both Assistant Coach, Mike Crowe Lakeland District is strong. Approxiand I were extremely proud to shift mately 45 children played pretty highmomentum and end up playing in the quality soccer, providing competition g old medal game at the L akeland at the provincial level,” said Ree. Cup,” said Ree. A s fo r t h e U16 B oy s , A s s i s t a n t After losing the match, the Alberta Coach David Sader said that the team S o c c e r A s s o c i a t i o n h a d c a l l e d had high expectations heading into requesting both gold and silver teams, provincials. He noted that the team is a which earned them a spot at provin- mix of first and second-year members, cials. With some players away during many of whom had been to provinthe summer, the team picked up a c ials in the few players from the other U14 Vermilion Boys team to boost their roster and OIL COUNTRY allow them to have spares.

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Well, there you have it! The Canadian government has officially apologized to Omar Khadr and provided him with a reported settlement of $10.5 million, which is about half of what Khadr and his lawyer Dennis Edney was seeking when they initiated the civil suit against the Canadian government in 2004.

Khadr was convicted by the U.S military commission in 2010 as a terrorist when he confessed to being part of the Al-Qaeda terrorist group at the age of 15.

Khadr also admitted to killing U.S. Delta Force Sergeant Christopher Speer and injuring Special Forces soldier Layne Morris when he tossed a grenade during the 2002 gunfight in Afghanistan along with other war crimes. Apparently, the Canadian government settled the lawsuit because the

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Supreme Court of Canada ruled in 2010 that Canadian security officials had participated in the abusive interrogation carried out by the U.S. while Khadr was imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay. The news of the settlement and apology has prompted pretty strong reactions from Canadians and the new Alberta Conservative leader Jason Kenney who took to Twitter and wrote: “Odious. Confessed terrorist who assembled & planted the same kind of IEDs that killed 97 Canadians to be given $10 million by Justin Trudeau,” “This confessed terrorist should be in prison paying for his crimes, not profiting from them at the expense of Canadian taxpayers.” Kenney is not the only political figure in Alberta to express his displeasure in the settlement to Khadr. Edmonton, MP Kerry Diotte expressed himself on Twitter saying “I think it’s quite shameful.” and Wildrose MLA Derek Fildebrandt also took to Twitter and said, “Beyond disappointed with our federal government for this act

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of cowardice.” Fildebrandt also posed the question “How much of this $10 million will Khadr donate to the family of the soldier he murdered?”

Calgary MP Michelle Rempel brought up a very valid point in her tweet when she said: “When a Canadian soldier is injured in battle, the government provides a disability award up to a maximum of $360,000.”

“Despite this, the current government is willing to provide $10 million to a convicted terrorist.”

It is not only political figures who seem disgusted by the federal government’s decision to apologize and settle the case as numerous memes have sprouted up on Facebook in the last week and Facebookers are certainly expressing themselves. As well the comments made in the comments sections of various news articles show that some Canadians are not happy.

A Calgary Herald news article regarding the settlement and apology show the distaste some feel as said by Jim Cherewick “Our

little minded prime minister plainly supports terrorists! Nuff said!” So as you can see there is anger floating around out there, and I could provide example after example but just do not have the space to do so.

But on the other side of the coin as with any debate, there are people who completely support the government’s decision and feel it is about time they did so.

What do you think? Do you think it was right of the Canadian government to offer an apology and give Khadr a $10.5 million settlement and apology? Or do you think it was wrong of them to do so?

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Passerby’s gathered at Christina’s Home Furnishings in Vermilion to fundraise for the Lakeland Robotics Club as they hosted a barbeque on July 4.

The club will be hosting another one there on July 11, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

“Being the only robotics club in the area allows children who are interested in programming and building machines an opportunity to have some fun,” said member, Kadin Morritt.

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Front row from left, Shannon Leonard, Chloe Maxwell, Bryden Maxwell, and Taylor Maxwell.

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It might be becoming passé or a throwback marker of my age, but I have a thing for maps.

You know the fold out paper keep in your glove box, on the driver side visor, or an entire drawer in your office kind.

Yes…the ones you can never seem to get the fold pattern right again after you get it all spread open, or once you do… what you were actually looking to find is

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When the heat of summer is turned up, it’s time to turn to cool refreshing drinks. My niece loves Ice Caps, so after our recent trip to treat her with her favourite coffee drink, I decided to develop an easy recipe that can be made at home. Make sure your ice cubes trays are filled, because this recipe is sure to be a summer favourite.

Coffee is full of very strong beneficial antioxidants and healthful polyphenols.

Polyphenols protect our unsaturated fatty acids and our cells. Polyphenols are also found in red wine, tea, parsley and chocolate. Polyphenols are needed for the devel-

somewhere on the opposite side.

Some geography...some topography… if I had another -graphy that rhymed I’d use it.

Many more weeks of this and it will seem like my…Autobiography. Gotcha.

Now I know that it is certainly far easier these days to switch off the ol’ brain and have the GPS or Google Maps programmed and get that ‘Turn right in 100 meters’ delivered in a deadpan synthesized female voice…but I don’t like it. Hear me out. I suppose it comes from an adolescent career as designated navigator on road trips with Dad or the family…I got used to being in charge of a map and visually surveying my surroundings. Funny how little things like that stay with you isn’t it? 30+ years invested around computers you would think I would naturally be inclined to hand over the reins on something as remarkable as the navigation tech we have now…but

the opposite is the case.

Like anything related to the human being…if you don’t use it, you lose it.

Instead of zoning out between Point A and Point B (sensing a common theme here with me lately)…you have to constantly keep your mind and your eyes engaged to your surroundings for the length of the journey. And like going to the gym often to keep yourself physically fit…that kind of mental activity contributes to keeping your brain sharp. Studying a map before the sortie may not be everyone’s thing though….I’ll give you that one.

One of the by-products of doing ‘manual’ navigation, fortunately, is your brain begins to reveal and absorb all those ‘black areas’ of the map…the places you have never been before become the ‘Oh yeah, I remember seeing that place.’ If you have had the experience of playing a computer game like ‘Civilization’ you know exactly what I am talking about.

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A medium roast can reduce the polyphenol content of the coffee by 67 per cent. A dark roast will typically have 90 per cent of the polyphenol content of the coffee beans destroyed. With a dark roast the coffee flavour is lost and it becomes replaced with the flavour of the roasted beans. There are two main species of coffee, arabica and robusta. Arabica coffee has more polyphenols while robusta coffee has more caffeine.

Many people find the caffeine in coffee

produces uncomfortable jittery effects, so using decaffeinated coffee is a great alternative. Look for decaffeinated coffee that is made with a water process, instead of a solvent process. Another drawback of the caffeine in coffee can be how it disturbs the ability to fall asleep at night. If this is a problem it is suggested that coffee consumption be stopped by 4 p.m. The half life of caffeine (the time it take the body to eliminate half the caffeine) is 5 - 6 hours.

Another surprising benefit of coffee is that it is a source of essential nutrients such as Vitamin B2, B3, B5, magnesium, manganese, chromium and potassium. Hard to believe but a cup of coffee has more antioxidants than a serving of blueberries, grape juice or oranges. The caffeine in coffee can give us both mental and physical energy

Now perhaps it is also a product of my age that with all the road trips I’ve been on travelling with Dad or later on in my early job career building roads …I have filled in an awful lot of squares on the old map of Alberta. Enough that many of the ‘back’ roads I remember on road trips first as gravel are now paved going back over them again. Progress…it lets us get around to see more of our home quicker. I keep a special map actually (version 2 as the first one wore out)… my sort of Alberta Road Trip diary. I don’t have to excuse being partial about doing it either: Alberta is a great place to discover and I’ve been fortunate on my checklist. It always leaves me opportunities of ‘Hmmm…I’ve never been down this road before’ when the map comes out.

So…get out this summer and ‘road trip’ Alberta. Leave the navigating and the map to your partner riding ‘shotgun’.

to aid in challenging tasks when you need a little extra boost. The fullest benefits of coffee are found when the coffee is a light roast, of the Arabic variety and is served black. The addition of cream tempers the action of the caffeine and for some brings out the flavour of the coffee. Sugar in coffee amplifies the effects of caffeine. Studies show that drinking coffee reduces the risk of many diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, prostate cancer and liver cancer.

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Happy July Folks!

Summer is officially here, and I hope you had a safe and great Canada day long weekend. The weather co-operated nicely, although a little warm for the pups and I. I am not complaining except the pups all love to cool down in the shop, the concrete floor is nice and cool, and with overhead ceiling fans it’s the “coolest place in town.” Now, normally that’s not an issue. However, the hotter weather makes them run to the pools constantly, the big “fish” concrete pool we have near the house was starting to smell a little skunky. So Friday I spent the evening draining the pool with a pump cleaning it out with a powerful pressure washer than re-filling it with

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clear cold water, they loved it. However the new game jump in the pool run to the shop …do a couple of laps around the entire thing then stop at daddy’s easy chair and shake off the excess five gallons of water, that is whether daddy is sitting in it or not.

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there is a reaction,” the engine now spun as fast as the auger was, ripping the engine handles from my hands which then tore into my legs so hard it flipped me in a circle. Laying on the ground trying to figure how many broken bones I had, I had four tongues licking my face, had I been knocked unconsciousness that would have surely brought me to consciousness very quickly. The four soaked pups all concerned were checking up on me all at once, I then could tell I had no broken bones, but both shoulders were screaming, as my legs got hit it nailed one leg shin, then big leg muscle on the back of the other leg. Needless to say, I moved quite slowly as there was no getting used to all this pain, maybe funny now but learn from my mistakes folks, that’s “ow” at best.

I did manage to finish the rest of the holes, kind of…if I felt the slightest resistance, I stopped and moved on, and finished each as I go now with a hand power auger. I did manage to get seven of the posts set in concrete, even level no thanks to 16 furry feet, over the long weekend, but I wasn’t moving so fast and did other things that needed to be done that didn’t involve pain.

I am getting to old for this kind of silly adventures, one’s that hurt anyway, speaking of getting old, sorry I missed last week, it seems that everyone found out I am to retire and decided I was not near busy enough.

When The Smoke Clears My real life adventures are going to begin on my retirement, and I can’t wait…something you work your entire life for…a reality to behold!

THANK YOU Thank you to all who celebrated MULTICULTURALISM and CANADA DAY with us on Friday, June 30th!

A very special thank you to all of the sponsors, volunteers, businesses and community members who support Vermilion and made the full day of activities a success. With your support, we are able to celebrate our country with pride.

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sure washed out all their kennel pools and refilled them to the max.

Funny thing though, although the water is clear and clean it seems to still be a little skunky for some reason…also for some reason all the pups needed to lick my face, oh ya that’s stink in your face! Now believe it or not one can adapt to smell somewhat but pain, on the other hand, is harder to master…the pups are all a huge pain in the you know what, but that makes me smile, so it’s ok.

Now this long weekends huge project was to put up a new kennel.

Did you know that if you put up a straight line rope just above ground level all four dogs will run into it and I am still trying to figure out how all four legs of said each will hit the line every time? As it cooled down a little Friday evening, I had to do the hard part of the kennel, dig a dozen holes needed for 10-foot steel posts, now only three feet of those needed to be buried. After having been inspected by “One Call” the Alberta “Call before you dig” to mark out all my buried utilities, I took on the task with a ground power auger, which looks and acts a lot like an ice fishing power auger.

Digging the first hole I was amazed at how easy it was; I swear it was easier and just as fast as drilling through the ice with a power auger, that is until I hit hole number six, now the first five holes were half black dirt and sand down low.

Hole number six drilled as smoothly as the rest through the black dirt and into the sand but then as I reached a depth where the auger was just above ankle level above ground…I hit a layer of clay.

Here’s another one of those “did you know thingy’s”…dirt power augers don’t like clay, when it hit that clay the auger bit stopped dead, of course, the engine at full power with big handles, etc. above ground took over. Thoroughly understanding the phrase “for every action,

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Vermilion Special Olympics Floor Hockey Players Heading To National Competition Angela Mouly Reporter

The Vegreville Pole Kats Special Olympics Floor Hockey Team won Provincials in March and has been invited to a National Qualifier tournament coming up in Edmonton this November.

Two members of the team are from Ver m i l i o n; D av i d R e i n a n d J u s t i n Wolgien.

Rein started with the team in March after they had been without a goalie due to injuries and medical conditions. His

only previous experience was 11 years prior in high school.

According to Rein, the team had their biggest win at provincials being 13 - 0, and had scored 33 goals in their three games.

The team is currently seeking sponsorship to contribute for tournament fees, new equipment, jersey preparation, and gym rental fees. The team practices once per week in Vegreville, and although they are heading into their off season, they are eager to show Special Olympics Canada their skills and ability

to win games and tournaments. Anyone interested in being a sponsor can contact David Rein at 780-581-4029.

According to Rein, taking a page from the Special Olympics set of rules could make any sport better.

“The thing I love most is seeing everyone working as a team as well as the good ethics and morals. Disputes are settled rationally, and there is always good teamwork and team play,” said Rein.

Rein mentioned there is no checking or hitting in Special Olympics Floor Hockey, and he enjoys the encouragement among teammates.

“At first some players have trouble getting going, and the team is patient

and helps them to strive to be the best that they can be.

My good hand-eye coordination and speed as a goalie were acquired from playing the drums and basketball in school. These skills are an accomplishment after having been in a car accident at six-years-old and as a result; suffering a brain injury and being paralyzed on my left side.

We would like to thank our current sponsors, the Town of Vermilion, Nick’s Family Restaurant, Len’s Party Bus, Vermilion Chrysler, Lauren Wilcox, and Webb’s Machinery. It is a big deal to be recognized at the National level. I love being with the team; we’re just like a big family,” said Rein.

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Bensmiller Claims Ponoka Stampede Championship

Angela Mouly

horses are healthy and happy and have We would like to thank our spon- couple shows in a row, we are really lookreally been performing well throughout sors; Versatile Energy, ATB Financial, ing forward to going to Calgary,” said BensLocal professional Chuckwagon Driver, June and the first part of July. and College Park Motors. After winning a miller.

Kurt Bensmiller, claimed his second Ponoka Stampede Championship on July 3, in the Tommy Dorchester Dash for Cash, earning $50,000.

Bensmiller had won the same show in 2014, and this year according to rdnewsnow.com’s Troy Gillard, Bensmiller along with outriders Rory Gervais, and Shawn Calf Robe had a penalty free run on barrel number one with a time of 1:17:25. According to Bensmiller, the track had seen two days of rain up to an hour before the race.

Bensmiller had won the Guy Weadick Days in High River on June 25, and currently has 845 points in the World Professional Chuckwagon Association standings.

From left, Outrider Shawn Calf Robe, Driver Kurt Bensmiller, Outrider Rory Gervais, TrailBlazer RV Centre’s Kim Graham Presenting, Roadtrek “We were very happy with the results Motorhomes’ Steve MacDonald Presenting, Ponoka Stampede President Blair Vold, and Ponoka Stampede Chuckwagon Director Rick Wierzba. finishing over a wagon length ahead. Our Photo credit: Billy Melville.

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Ron Payment June 29, 2017

Dr. Ron Payment of Vermilion passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at the age 93 years in the Country Corner Cottage Long Term Care Facility. Ron will be forever loved and remembered by his Loving Wife of 69 years Emelia Payment of Vermilion; Children Janine Shalka of Fort Kent, and Arnold Payment (Elizabeth Cowley) of Sydney, Australia; Grandchildren Tricia (Steve Artim) Shalka, Matthew Shalka (Sarv Jahankhani), Jason Shalka and Drew Shalka (Andrea Chalut); As well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by his Parents Arnold and Mary Payment; Sister Marjorie (Bud) Darrach; Son-In-Law Lennard Shalka; and Grandson Martin Shalka. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at the Holy Name Roman Catholic Church, Vermilion, Alberta.

Ron’s family would like to express their gratitutde to Dr. Stewart-Hunter and the staff at Country Corner for their compassionate care during the time he was there. A special thank you to Karen and the staff at Crossroads Funeral Chapel for your assistance and kindness. Thank you to the many friends who offered comfort and support – it was very much appreciated If so desired donations may be made to the Friends of Vermilion Health Care (Long Term Care, 5720-50th Ave, Vermilion, AB T9X 1K7), Alberta Alzheimer’s Society (10531 Kingsway Ave, Edmonton, AB T5H 4K1) or Charity of Choice

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Canada Day Window Decorating Winners

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Janine Lange owner of Masterpiece Therapies and her nephew Beaudon. Masterpiece Therapies won 3rd place in the Canada Day window decorating contest. Photo submitted

Shelly’s Window Coverings won 2nd place in the Canada Day window decorating contest.

Fantasy Flowers took 1st place in the Canada Day window decorating contest. Photo submitted

Photo Shelly Corbiere

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Bike Rodeo

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Approximately 20 children and their parents gathered at the Vermilion Curling Club on June 14, to take part in the Bike Rodeo.

Participants • Had their bicycles checked over by bike mechanic Kurtis Groeniuk from Factory Sports in Lloydminster; • Had their bike helmets checked for proper fit by AHS Health Promotion Facilitator Joanne Stewart; • Were given an overview of the rules of the road by CST. Nick Doyle, Vermilion RCMP Detachment and County of Vermilion River Peace Officer Craig Weinert; • Had their riding skills challenged in the obstacle course by Pediatric Physiotherapist Kerry Zachar and the Vermilion AHS Children’s Rehabilitation Team.

Local Prairie EMS members and RCMP were also on hand to give children tours of the ambulance and RCMP vehicles.

The Bike Rodeo Committee was very grateful to the Rotary Club of Vermilion for contributing $750 to provide a healthy snack for those in attendance, as well provide helmets to any riders that didn’t have one, or one that didn’t fit properly. They would also like to thank Kurtis from Factory Sports in Lloydminster for contributing his time and expertise in bike mechanics to the event, and the Town of Vermilion for providing the Curling Rink at the last minute due to rain out conditions.

“It is the goal of the committee to make this an annual event, so families can look forward to it again next year!” said Community Health FacilitaParticipants enjoyed the Bike Rodeo in Vermilion on June 14. Photo submitted tor, Joanne Stewart.

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O n J u n e 27, Gr ad e 2, Gr ad e 3, and Grade 6 students all went to the Provincial Park. Grade 2 went on a nature walk around the trout pond, had a picnic lunch and ended with some fun in the splash park. Grade 3 dipped their buckets in the trout pond to find some water creatures, hiked down a trail, went on the docks and found a huge water beetle, water spiders, shrimp, snails, water krill, and a minnow. Then they hiked up a huge hill and had a wiener roast, followed by time in the spray park and on the playground. Grade 6 students spent the day celebrating the end of PATs. They went to the splash park, played capture the flag and self-led games, and had a picnic lunch.

We celebrated Accelerated Reading Day on June 28. We started the morning with a photo of all VES staff and students dressed in red and white, waving Canada flags, standing in the shape of the number 150. We thank Jared Long for taking a photo of all of

us. After that, we preceded to indoor games. At 10:45, we had an assembly in the gym. The Grade 6 students made a lap around the gym, wearing the masks they made in ar t. There was club recognition for basketball (31 kids), gamer’s club (21), milk monitors (47), Klondike relay team (35), cross country running (21), friends’ committee (14), drama (24), hot lunch helpers (30), choir (28), volleyball (21), Grade 6 VIBE advisory (11), science fair (66), art club (25), environmental club (2), gardening club (7), Me to We (18) and library club (24). Staff farewells took place. We thank Vermilion Credit Union for sending Fat Cat and Janice Mulgrew and Corrine Rehman to our school, and for providing the top two readers with a cash prize. From 11:451, our students and their families had a picnic on the playground. In the afternoon, we played more indoor games.

Congratulations to all VES students for reading a total of 20 400 AR points this year. The top division 1 reader was Arenas Abuzukar (355.8 pts) and in division 2, it was Teya Gould (903.1

pt s). T h e to p g r ad e e ar n er s were Hanna Ying (217.6 pts), Kash Schroeder (117.9 pts), Matt ChmielewskiTremblay (516.6 pts), Faith Nadon (332.6 pts), and Korey Hemauer (768.8 pts).

On June 29, 56 Grade 6 students celebrated the end of VES and the beginning of a new chapter in their lives – junior high. They sang “Hall of Fame” by The Script for their guests, and accepted certificates presented

by homeroom teachers Mrs. Wakefield, Mrs. Myshaniuk and Mrs. Goodwin, and principal, Mrs. Webb. We thank board trustee member s Jim King and Bernie Huedepohl for being present and offering their best wishes.

Congratulations to all the Grade 6 students. We will miss them at VES and wish them the best in junior high.

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For further information contact the Director of Transportation Services, Mrs. Chrysti Mannix at (780) 806-2051. Application deadline is Thursday, July 20, 2017 at noon.

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Get Your Parade Floats Ready!

Marie Conboy Reporter

Yes! It’s that time of the year again - it’s time to start thinking about your Vermilion Fair Parade float. This year the theme ‘4-H: Celebrating 100 Years’ will be highlighted during the 111th Vermilion Agricultural Fair and Parade, on Thursday, July 27.

Vermilion Parade Chairman Russ Cameron, who has been with the parade committee for a total of 35 years, advised people to start getting creative and think about their float design.

“Be colourful and remember to have good sound – it was very quiet last year and I would encourage people to reflect and

celebrate Canada 150 as well as the 4-H theme when designing their float.

Last year we had a big parade with 145 floats, including 61 horses. I am hoping that this year will be just as big. Everyone is invited to participate, and everyone always has a great time. It’s hard to predict the turn out every year. A crowd of roughly 2000 people turn out to watch the parade procession annually.

We are hoping to have two rodeo queens and maybe even some of the Oilers players,” said Cameron.

Every year there is a DVD made of the parade which is filmed by Lakeland College. Afterwards the DVD is distributed

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to seniors’ homes in Vermilion, Islay and Mannville.

There is no registration fee or pre-registration with this Parade and that is the reason the parade is such a huge success.

The ten categories for this year’s judging include Commercial, Decorated Cars, Out-of-Town, Antique, Senior Organization, Pioneer, Junior Organization, Decorated Bikes, Comic, and Decorated Ponies.

There will be first, second and third place ribbons handed out depending on the number of entries in each categories.

Floats should be set up by 9:30 a.m. on

July 27 for judging that begins at 10:00 a.m.

The parade starts at 11 a.m. sharp and the route will follow its traditional path beginning at Lakeland Mall, down Railway Avenue turning right at 49th Street, then left at 50th Avenue where it will continue until 51st Street where it will turn south, returning to Railway Avenue and continues on this path, merging with 50th Avenue and ending at the Vermilion Health Care Centre.

For more information contact Russ Cameron on 780 853 4424 or the Vermilion Ag Society Office at 780 853 4108.

The Vermilion Voice placed 1st in commercial during the 110th 2016 Vermilion Fair Parade.

The theme of the parade was ‘Then and Now’ which the newspaper depicted by splitting their float into the days gone by version of journalism and the current electronic version of journalism. From left; Lorna Hamilton, Sue Chikie and Jeff Myles. Photo Marie Conboy

Canada 150 Celebrated In Kitscoty, Alberta

Cargill is a respected leader in world agriculture with a network of 74 farm service centers across Canada. Cargill has openings for Hourly Plant Operators at our Farm Service Center in Vermilion, Alberta.

PLANT OPERATORS Duties include:

• operating grain cleaners • loading rail cars and trucks • unloading trucks • cleaning the elevator • shipping and receiving fertilizer, seed, and chemical • delivering product to farm • operating forklift and bobcat • Maintaining the yard Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to work variable shifts.

Strong customer service and teamwork skills are required. Successful candidates must be able to handle the physical labour requirements of the job and be able to work extended hours including evenings and weekends if required.

Cargill emphasizes integrity, safety, and customer service in a team-based environment.

1 mile east of Vermilion Attention: Kurt Gore-Hickman – Operations Manager - 780-853-6200 kurt_gore-hickman@cargill.com

July 21/17 Deadline for applications: February 24, 2016 We thank all those who apply but will only contact those selected for interviews.

Cargill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more about Cargill please visit www.cargill.ca and to view other job opportunities visit www.cargill.jobs

Kitscoty was one of the many communities celebrating the 150th birthday of Canada. The day kicked off with a Pancake Breakfast followed by a Parade highlighting our community’s “Past to Present”. Throughout the afternoon there was a Chili Cookoff, Seniors Tea House and Photo Booth, Country Fair, Quilt Show, Kids Activities and a display and spray hose by the Fire Department. The Village also had the official opening of the new Heritage Park which boasts of a 100 different varieties of Lilacs. MLA Dr Starke and Bob Barss from the Alberta Recycling Management Authority were present to help with the ribbon cutting. The day ended off with a BBQ supper and family dance and an impressive firework display. The Celebrate Kitscoty Committee would like to thank all those that came out and supported the event!

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Encouraging the grow th of the sport, the Vermilion Soccer Association hosted a Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp from July 3 - 7.

The camp welcomed coach Aly x Durocher from Ardrossan, and coach Alfie Sutton from Stratford upon Avon, United Kingdom.

Sutton said that he learned to play soc cer as soon as he could stand and that the program was created to bring the soccer culture of the United Kingdom to Canada; developing the programs here for later years. “ T h e B r i t i s h S o c c er Ca m p s ar e good for getting children outdoors and involved, more active, and bringing the community together. Staying in the homes of host families, I have had the opportunity to experience Canadian culture, and enjoyed working with the

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children,” said Sutton. t-shirt. with teammates during free time,” said Sutton is on a two-year Visa and “My favourite part was hanging out participant, Grace Freeman. plans to begin work in Banff or Whistler later this year.

With a majority of the participants being young, much of the camp was focused around the discipline of the sport, learning respect for the referees, and learning to socialize in a team environment. Participants also PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT MANAGER enjoyed learning the Cruyff Turn which The County of Vermilion River is seeking a highly motivated person to join our safety is a famous skill named after Johan Cruyff. oriented team as Public Works Project Manager. Reporting to the Director of Public “ W h e n t h e r e f e r e e s t a l k , p l ay Works, the PW Project Manager is responsible for project management and delivery ers need to listen and not argue with of capital construction projects from the planning stage through completion. them. Alfie made games extra fun!”

Key qualifications include a minimum degree in Civil Engineering (P.Eng designation said participant, Logan Tupper. from APEGA required), or a Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology (CET designaSome of the games practiced during tion from ASET required), or a related post-secondary education. A minimum 5 the camp included a foot version of years municipal experience in project management of capital infrastructure with dodge-ball, and lava tag. With the hot focus on roadways, drainage, water, wastewater and other related infrastructure summer sun, several water breaks projects along with supervisory/leadership/project manager experience. provided relief. Each participant was thrilled to receive a soccer ball and a Key components of the position include:  PW Project Management (all stages of project management from initiation, planning & budgeting, execution, monitoring and control, to close-out according to engineering standards and/or County Municipal Standards; manage contracts; liaise with landowners; coordinate wetlands and environment)  RFP’s (Prepare and monitor Requests for Proposals, tenders, pre-qualifications, and associated contract documents working in conjunction with the Director of Public Works & Infrastructure)  Budgets & Financial Management (manage the Public Works Capital Infrastructure projects and industry-related road projects as per the Master Transportation Plan and the Capital Infrastructure Budget.)

A competitive salary and comprehensive municipal benefits package is available. The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check and drivers abstract. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A more detailed job description is on our website.

Competition will remain open until suitable candidate is found.

Applications with references clearly marked: “CONFIDENTIAL – Public Works Project Manager” can be submitted by JULY 21, 2017 to: Attention: Kathy Jeffrey, Human Resources Manager County of Vermilion River 4912 – 50 Avenue, Box 69 Kitscoty, AB T0B 2P0 Email: kjeffrey@county24.com Fax: 780.846.2716

Back row from left, Alyx Durocher, Logan Tupper, Tayla Zacharias, and Alphie Sutton.

Front row from left, Keyonna Zacharias, Zack McKenzie, Grace Freeman, Logan Freeman, and Joy Freeman. Photo Angela Mouly

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This month our club had its final meeting of the year on June 7 in Innisfree. Our Achievement Day on May 31 went very well and all of the members did a great job with their projects. Our Awards Night was on June 29 at the Innisfree Ball Diamonds. This year, our Member of the Year Award went to Kaylie Anderson. All of the members received a club gift and Breeder Association Awards were also handed out. Afterwards, the members played ball and relaxed around the campfire.

Our members had a very successful year and we wish everyone a great summer!

Hope to see all of the members back again next year! Our Organizational Meeting will be October 4 in Innisfree. Photos submitted

BOUQUET A huge thank you to the Vermilion Fire Dept. for the very quick response for our 911 call to contain a hay field fire from a spark from our discbine.

Let’s not forget to salute and appreciate our first responders of our community. The firemen of our local communities are volunteers that spend hours training and risking so much to make us safe. Thanks so much!

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